Chuck Berry fans will have their chance to pay their respects to the late rock ‘n’ roll visionary.
Berry’s family announced in a statement on Wednesday that a public viewing will be held from 8am to noon April 9 at The Pageant club, where Berry frequently performed in his hometown of St. Louis. That will be followed by a service for Berry’s family and friends, including those in the music industry.
The Pageant’s owner and long-time Berry friend, Joe Edwards, said Berry will lie in repose in an open casket, giving fans their last glimpse of the music legend.
Berry was 90 when he died on March 18 at his home near St. Louis.
Berry’s classics include Johnny B. Goode, Sweet Little Sixteen and Roll Over Beethoven.
